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SHPL- JUST FOR CHILDREN
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Spring is on its way! Head to the library this season for fun
programs. Alice in Wonderland, superheroes, and animals all await
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Click
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see the library calendar of events.
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Youth Services Programs
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Click a link for more information.
Preschool Movies
Winter Contest Fun
After School Explorers
Paws for Reading
Monday Medley
Tuesday Storytime
Tuesday Toddler Time
Wednesday Storytime
Wonderful Wednesdays
Pokemon Time |
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Monday Medley is an evening program held at 7
p.m. in the Storytime Rooms for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years, but not yet
in kindergarten. Come and be a part of storytime fun along with activities,
rhymes and crafts.
March 8: In the Ocean
March 15: Hippity Hop
March 22: Spring Forward
April 12: Fly Away
April 19: Going Quackers
April 26: Let’s Plant
May 3: Bug-a-Boos
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Tuesday Storytime is a traditional children's
activity for independent listeners ages 3 1/2 to 5 held in the Storytime
Room at 10 and 11 a.m. Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by a
caregiver for the 30-minute program, which features popular themes, stories,
flannel board tales and related activities.
March 9: Tea Party
March 16: Hop! Hop!
March 23: Dinosaurs
April 13: Rain, Rain Go Away
April 20: Spring Things
April 27: Flowers & Growing Things
May 4: Bugs
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Tuesday Toddler Time, held in the Programming
Center at 10 and 11 a.m., is designed for children ages 2-3 with a
caregiver. Stories and active creative fun await you!
March 9: Turtles
March 16: Saddle Up
March 23: March Winds Blow
April 13: Spring is in the Air
April 20: Rain
April 27: Creepy Crawlies
May 4: Bubbles
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Wednesday Storytime is also a traditional
children's activity for independent listeners ages 3 1/2 to 5 in the
Storytime Room. Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by a caregiver
for the 30-minute program, which features popular themes, stories, flannel
board tales and related activities. Note: On Wednesdays, Storytime is only
offered at 10 a.m. March 10: Water Everywhere
March 17: Luck of the Irish
March 24: Springtime Stories
April 14: April Showers
April 21: Just Ducky
April 28: Rainbow Colors
May 5: Here Come the
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Wonderful Wednesdays mean fun at the library.
Held in the Programming Center. Toddler Time selections are for children
ages 2-3. Trio selections feature a story, a movie and a craft all in one
morning. Families or caregivers are invited to share in both types of
programs. March 10: Trio-10:30 a.m. Rainbow of My Own
March 17: Toddler Time – 10 & 11 a.m. Saddle Up
March 24: 1-2-3 Chat 10 a.m. to Noon.
April 14: Toddler Time- 10 & 11 a.m. Spring Time
April 21: Trio –10:30 a.m. Swimmy by Leo Lioni
April 28: Toddler Time- 10 & 11 a.m. Creepy Crawlies
May 5: 1-2-3 Chat 10 a.m. to Noon.
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Photo Scrapbook
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Click here
to see photos from Youth Services events. Click
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Annual bookmark contest scheduled for March
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Students in grades K-6 are invited to enter the Sterling
Heights Public Library Annual Bookmark Contest. The contest runs from March
1-31. The deadline for entries is 9 p.m. March 31. Forms are available in
Youth Services or by clicking
HERE. To participate, design a bookmark
sized 8 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches in black and white only. No crayons, photographs
or copyrighted characters.
Drop entries at the library or mail to:Youth Services
Bookmark Contest, SHPL
40255 Dodge Park Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
All winning entries will be reproduced for distribution in
the library. Prizes will include ribbons and $20 bookstore gift cards for
eight winners. Prizes are provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Alice in Wonderland
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Throughout the month of March pick up a March Madness
contest form. Answers to the questions will be silly, wild and wacky. Two
lucky winners will be selected randomly. All children are welcome. One entry
only please.
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Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter Tea Party
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Don’t be late for this Very Important Date! On Tuesday,
April 6 at 10:30 a.m. join us in Wonderland for a Mad Hatter’s Tea
Party. Share Alice’s story, play a party game, and enjoy a tea cake
(guaranteed not to make you shrink). Join in the fun by wearing a funny hat,
an Alice costume, or a fancy tea party outfit if you wish. The Queen of
Hearts asks us to point out that due to space limitations, this event is for
children only, ages 5 and up.
Registration is required beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday,
March 22 by calling (586) 446-2644 or online at
www.shpl.net.
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April is Superheroes Month
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Beginning April 5, pick up a contest form to test
your “Super Hero” knowledge by matching the Super Hero or Villain to their
name. Two lucky winners will be drawn. One entry only please. Contest ends
April 30.
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April Movie Days
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Take a break with two great movies for the family. On
Monday, April 5 at 11 a.m. watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Then on Saturday, April 24 we will be showing G-Force at
2:30 p.m. Both will be shown in our Programming Center.
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Celebrate Children's Book Week May 10-16
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This annual observance celebrates the written word.
Children’s Book Week introduces young people to new authors and ideas in
schools, libraries, homes and bookstores. Through Children’s Book Week the
Children’s Book Council encourages young people and their caregivers to
discover the complexity of the world beyond their own experience through
books. Be sure to visit your public library with your family and check out
the wide range of children’s materials. Be sure to sign up for your first
library card, too.
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May Animals
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Who am I? Do you think you can name lots of animals? Well,
we have a contest for you! During the month of May stop and pick up a form.
You will be matching the animal picture to their name. See how many you
recognize. There will be two lucky winners. One entry only please.
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Whispering Pines Wild Animals
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On Saturday, May 1, animals from Whispering Pines in
Lexington, Michigan will bring their amazing animals from around the world.
About a dozen wild animals will be part of this educational event held in
our Programming Center for children ages 5 and older. Please note: There
will be two times offered: 2-2:45 p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. Children will
be seated first and only if space is available will adults be able to
attend.
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Preschool Movies
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Come to the Programming Center on Tuesday, May 11 at
10:30 a.m. for some preschool movie fun. A variety of animal themed
short movies designed with the preschooler in mind will be shown.
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Children's Farm
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If you ‘d love to see animals up close, stop by the library
on Wednesday, May 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Children’s Farm of
Casco, Michigan will bring along a variety of farm animals to see and pet.
Robert Tharrett will be on hand to answer your questions. A springtime treat
for children of all ages. This program will be held outdoors.
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Pokemon fans: This program is just for you!
bring your cards, games and other paraphernalia to show, tell and trade.
This is a time for you to meet other fans, play your games and talk about
all things Pokemon. Snacks are provided and caregivers are welcome.
Sessions include:
Saturday, March 13, 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7, 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2-4 p.m.
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Explorers is an after school group of children, ages 6+ who
meet once a month on a Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the
Programming Center.
March 24: March Madness: Jokes, crafts, and fun
activities will be the theme.
April 28: Be a Super Reader: Explore your library behind the scenes.
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and pets have a special bond because animals do not judge, correct, or
interrupt a reader. Our specially certified dogs
will welcome readers on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Program dates
are Feb. 23; March 9, 16 and 23; April 13, 20 and 27; and May 4
and 11. It will be first-come, first-served and each child will read
for a 15-minute interval.
This is a child and pet ONLY program. Caregivers are invited to stay within
the Youth Services area. Your child is welcome to bring their own book or
select one from our cart. The program is held in the Storytime Room. Stop by
the reference desk when you arrive to pick up your sign-in number.(
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Read about our wonderful Paws for
Reading program below. Here's a chance to meet our favorite Paws Dogs. Click
on the dog's picture for a larger image. Thank you to our of our dogs and
their handlers.
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40255
Dodge Park Road - Sterling Heights, MI 48313
